Govt unveils hi-tech system to manage loadshedding
• Asset Performance Management System pilot project to be launched from Lahore, Kasur • APMS to be synced with smart meters to monitor power consumption in real-time • System will help authorities triangulate point of loss, theft with greater accuracy LAHORE: The government is all set to introduce the Asset Performance Management System (APMS), also known as the Advanced Power Management System,…
The Pakistani government is set to introduce the Asset Performance Management System (APMS) to combat power theft and load management across the country. Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Leghari announced the launch of the APMS pilot project in Lahore and Kasur, which will be integrated with smart meters to monitor power consumption in real-time.
The APMS will enable targeted disconnections of transformers in high-theft areas, ensuring that law-abiding consumers are not penalized for the actions of electricity thieves. This modern technology system will identify specific transformers in high-theft areas, allowing for accurate tracking of power losses and theft. The APMS will work alongside Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) rollouts, providing two-way communication and remote cutoff capabilities.
The Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), a technical arm of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), is leading the implementation of the APMS. The system will monitor transformer-level data, enhance energy accounting, improve operational visibility, and support equitable load management through data-driven decision-making.
Lesco officers stated that the APMS would be installed on transformers within a 2/4-foot iron box, automatically reporting theft, line losses, and tampering attempts to concerned officials.
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